HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I just had varices banded on monday. i cannot take my celebrex for arthritis. can i take a oxycoedine for my joint pain? thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Overkill.: Going from Celebrex to Oxycodone is a big jump in potency, not to mention the addition of the addictive potential of the latter. How about Acetaminophen?

Answered 7/14/2017

621 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Psoriatic arthritis, 2swollen toes, thumb, pointer finger. Taking meloxican about 2 months not much help. Crp level high. Dr wants me to take humira or methotrexate shouldn't i try celebrex (celecoxib) 1st?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Why do i retain fluids a lot? i have high blood pressure and im on meds for it. high cholesterol too, i take metformin cause of prediabetes, and celebrex for arthritis issues,trying to lose weight, is any of this causing fluid retention?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My Grandma is 73. She's experiencing heel pain and toes. She's allergic to diclofenac. She has arthritis. Do celecoxib help? How often should she take it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Do I need to take Celebrex (celecoxib) everyday for chronic back, and joint pain, or can I take it as needed? I want to get the best effect.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I hat one maloxocam earlyer today it is not helping me at all today for my artritis pain is it ok to take one celebrex (celecoxib) now or wait till tomorrow?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I'm taking celebrex (celecoxib) for arthritis, so what medications can I take for headaches?
Can you take tylenol (acetaminophen) for cold symptoms if you are already taking celebrex (for arthritis pain)?
If I'm prone to depression and anger - do you think Celebrex (celecoxib) will make it worse? Dr said take 100 mil once a day for arthritis pain.
My wife has moderate to severe Rheumatoid Arthritis.on few medications for RA. but can't take any NSAIDS at all. She is allergic to all Nsaids(rash n swell) all including the new nsaids celebrex. I hate 4 her to be on Norco for life.Any suggestions?
Have ulcerative colitis. Taking Lialda for four years. Can I take Celebrex (celecoxib) for arthritis pain? I know I can't use aspirin or ibuprofen.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.